When can I check in and check out of Andark Lake?

Camping and caravan Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: noon Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Andark Lake?

From $41.46 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Andark Lake

View prices & book Last booked one day ago 8.7 289 reviews

Peaceful site near the River Hamble: two pubs within walking distance
Six miles from Southampton and 12 from Portsmouth's ferry terminal
Set in scuba diving and open-water swimming lake grounds

Get set to get wet… with the Solent coast a couple of miles away, the Hamble river down the road and of course the lake on site, it’s safe to say that life pretty much revolves around the water at Andark Lake, a small and quiet grassy site six miles from the centre of Southampton. The main focal point here is the purpose-built scuba diving training lake, where wetsuit-clad types can sign up for training courses (when pre-booked) or recreational dives, hire kit and fill air tanks (for certified scuba divers). Open-water swims can be had for an extra charge at the weekends, when staff are on site and the place isn't in use by divers. Outside of swim time, there’s more water-based activity (sailing, paddleboarding, kitesurfing and windsurfing) along the riverside or at Swanwick Marina. Should all this aquatic activity have worked up a bit of a hunger, trot over to the site café for snacks and light lunches, plus hot and cold drinks throughout the day. For your evening meals, three pubs are within walking distance, or you can pick up supermarket supplies two miles away for a sunset sausage sizzle. Other amenities on site include a drinking water tap and a toilet block with male and female changing rooms, lockers and showers, all open 24/7. A coldwater sink is available in the pitching field where guests can wash pots and pans, and an accessible toilet is available on request.

Campground type

Open now

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.

Lake open-water swimming is not included in the rate and is charged at £7 per person for a day ticket . Swimming is only available Wednesday to Sunday. No swimming while divers are in the lake. The lake must not be used after hours or when no staff are on site, as it's a deep diving training lake and can be dangerous. Dogs are not allowed in the lake at any time.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 3 Jan to Sun, 21 Dec 2025

Site types & availability

Other site types

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Nice site easy dog walking and not too far from village amenities

Great site good facilities nice and private with locked gate 24 hr access to toilet and showers

Can’t wait to go and stay again

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous May 2025

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Small quiet site with nice facilities plus a lovely lake which offers many water sports to try

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quietness and solitude.…

Overall	7/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	3
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous May 2025

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Quietness and solitude.

Disliked: Facilities not as clean as on previous visits. However, We will be back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet site, nice to sit by the lakes, the toilets are down…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Tanya B. May 2025

Powered grass and gravel motorhome site

Liked: Quiet site, nice to sit by the lakes, the toilets are down a bit of a steep walk but were always clean and didn't need to wait. Washing up basic but fine and we did have good weather. Pitches for campers just by the side of the road up to the campsite, we were in a VW van so we could fit easily into pitch 4. Good instructions to find the place/pitch sent in advance.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with great facilities and exceptional value for money.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Jodie W. May 2025

Powered grass tent site

Liked: Gorgeous scenery, could have sat here for days! We enjoyed swimming in the lake, very refreshing. The cafe was very convenient and great value for money, great food. Great location; restaurants and shops nearby.

Disliked: We were on pitch 13 tenting and the ground was at a slant so that made for an uncomfortable sleep.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful site & great for wild swimming

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Anonymous May 2025

Powered grass and gravel motorhome site

Liked: Love Andark, it’s always so peaceful, fabulous for wild swimming in the lake & super coffee in the on site cafe.

Disliked: None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Recommended to friends and family and will be returning soon

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous May 2025

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Absolutely everything from start to finish. Great location. Perfect for our weekend away. Very clean amenities, lovely on sight cafe . Peaceful area

Disliked: Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would visit again

Overall	6/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	4
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Anonymous Apr 2025

Powered grass and gravel motorhome site

Liked: Enjoyed our stay

Disliked: Bit noisy being on the road and next to the gate .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful stay with wild swimming on the doorstep

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

sarah Louise h. Apr 2025

Unpowered grass and gravel motorhome site

Liked: Love this peaceful site with few pitches that makes for a calm and restful stay. Amazing if you like swimming- you can have a swim later in the day for free. The lake is like swimming in a wildlife pond and is great in all seasons. Really friendly staff with an excellent cafe. Lots of opportunities for pubs/walks locally around the hamble.

Disliked: Would like the opportunity to have a raised campfire when cold.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful, large pitches. They offer money off to swim in the lake…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	10

Penny D. May 2025

Powered grass tent site

Liked: Peaceful, large pitches. They offer money off to swim in the lake when you camp.

Disliked: Not very level ground to pitch. The only toilets are within the lake area so children aren’t supposed to use any facilities without adults for safety but does make it harder to prepare meals etc when you have to follow them to toilet all the time.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would 100% recommend- peaceful experience & welcoming staff Cafe,toilet’s and showers …

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Anonymous Apr 2025

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Would 100% recommend- peaceful experience & welcoming staff
Cafe,toilet’s and showers
Locals pubs - The ship inn and Harpers steak house
Lovely walks through Holly Hill park

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports Wild swimming

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Andark Lake

Oslands Lane

Lower Swanwick

Southampton

Hampshire

England

SO31 7EG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.88013°N
-1.29099°W

Route directions

The site is at the top of Oslands Lane, an unmade track. The access road is opposite the Old Ship pub (Bridge Road). The road runs between Andark Shop and the Carsa Car dealership.

Nearest transport

Coach

8.2 km Telephone House

8.2 km Terminal 1

Rail

1.1 km Bursledon Rail Station

1.8 km Swanwick Rail Station

2.9 km Hamble Rail Station

Ferry

2.9 km Hamble-le-Rice Ferry Landing

3 km Warsash Ferry Landing

7.7 km Hythe (Hants) Ferry Terminal

Airport

9.2 km Southampton Airport

39.8 km Bournemouth International Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Wetsuits at the ready – if you’re into your watersports you’ll have plenty to pick from around here. Swanwick Marina is 10 minutes’ walk away for sailing training, and there’s paddleboarding, windsurfing and kayaking on the Hamble 15 minutes’ drive away. Kitesurf kit hire and lessons are 40 minutes away on the other side of the river. Take a break from the big blue for a wander around Holly Hill Woodland Park, five minutes away by car, or a sea-view stroll through Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, 20 minutes away. SeaCity Museum, Solent Sky Museum and the Tudor House and Garden in Southampton are worth a visit too, and there are shops, restaurants and a cinema at the city’s West Quay. Cross the River Hamble to hit the New Forest National Park, 25 minutes’ drive away, for a walk, bike ride or horse ride or a trip to meet the furry and feathered residents of the New Forest Wildlife Park. It’s also worth trundling along to the classic car collection at Beaulieu’s National Motor Museum (35 minutes away).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Calshot	8.1 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Hillhead	8.7 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Lee-On-Solent	10.7 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Lepe	11.6 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Cowes	12.5 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Southampton Maritime Museum 8.2 km

Beaulieu National Motor Museum 13.1 km

Portchester Castle 13.3 km

Osborne House 14.3 km

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard 15.7 km

National Trust

Newtown Old Town Hall 20.1 km

Winchester City Mill 20.1 km

Hinton Ampner 20.6 km

Mottisfont 24.8 km

Bembridge Windmill 25.6 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Grace Dieu 1.4 km

ROYAL VICTORIA COUNTRY PARK, FORMERLY ROYAL VICTORIA MILITARY HOSPITAL 3.6 km

TOWNHILL PARK 7.6 km

CENTRAL PARKS, SOUTHAMPTON 8.2 km

SOUTHAMPTON CEMETERY 9.6 km

Local events

Isle of Wight Festival (Thursday 19 June 2025 – Thursday 19 June 2025)
Newport, England 19.6 km
CarFest (Friday 22 August 2025 – Friday 22 August 2025)
Basingstoke, England 37.7 km
Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday 10 July 2025 – Thursday 10 July 2025)
Chichester, England 38.7 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs are prohibited from main facilities and amenities.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).

Safety

Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.

Dogs

Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Changes to your holiday

Modifications are subject to a GBP5.00 ($10.66) fee.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 11:30 p.m. and 6 a.m..

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.

Pitches

Please note, pup tents are to be used for storage purposes only. Guests may not use them for sleeping.

General

Quiet hours must be respected between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.

Reception

Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.

General

Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the campground/park is able to relet your unit/site.

Occupancy

Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

General

The campground/park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Arrivals and departures

The campground/park will send you further check-in information 1 day(s) before your arrival.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must leave the premises by 6 p.m..

Dogs

Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Additional terms

Lake open-water swimming is not included in the rate and is charged at £7 per person for a day ticket. Swimming is only available Wednesday to Sunday.

No swimming while divers are in the lake. The lake must not be used after hours or when no staff are on site, as it's a deep diving training lake and can be dangerous.

Dogs are not allowed in the lake at any time.

The toilets and changing rooms are open 24/7 when there are campers are onsite. An additional outside unisex toilet is always open, and an additional disabled loo will made available on arrival for any disabled guests.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see site type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

Does Andark Lake have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Andark Lake dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Andark Lake? Wetsuits at the ready – if you’re into your watersports you’ll have plenty to pick from around here. Swanwick Marina is 10 minutes’ walk away for sailing training, and there’s paddleboarding, windsurfing … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Andark Lake?

Camping and caravan

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Depart by: noon

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How much does it cost to stay at Andark Lake? From $41.46 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.